No Bake Kool-Aid Pie – Creamy, cool, and delicious with only 3 ingredients! You can not get easier for a no bake pie this summer!
I can not believe how fast this summer is going. I swear school just got out, but we are already past the 4th of July! Did you have a good long weekend for the 4th? We were in Wisconsin with family, so it was nice to relax and spend time with everyone. We flew back on Monday and are still getting adjusted.
Getting home at midnight really messes with my 10 year old! But I think we are caught up and good now. I even went grocery shopping, created a meal plan, and have this week under control. Which after almost 2 weeks away, is kind of huge for me. Hopefully I can just keep it up 🙂
I love to bake, if you have been to this site more than once, you have probably figured that out already. But in the summer, it can be just too hot sometimes. I mean, I love a good brownie or cupcake, but in the summer I want something lighter and preferably cold. And if I don’t have to turn on the oven to do it that is even better!
No bake desserts are so easy and always a crowd pleaser. This No Bake Kool-Aid pie is no exception. Seriously just 3 ingredients, plus the crust. You can even use a store bought crust to make it even easier. And because kool-aid comes in like a zillion flavors, you can totally change it up to a new dessert each time you make it.
For this no bake kool-aid pie I used the mixed berry flavor. I thought mixed berry would be a pretty pink color, but I was obviously wrong. But I think this blue is super fun for summer.
I can’t wait to try this kool-aid pie with lemon or orange as well. I think those would be super refreshing for summer. You can either store the pie in the fridge for a creamy version, or in the freezer for a frozen pie. Either way this no bake dessert needs to happen at your house!
Here are a few of my favorite kitchen items I used to make this recipe
Mixing Bowls: I love having a variety of sizes of mixing bowls. From small to large, I find that having at least 3 bowls of different sizes has been an essential in my kitchen. I prefer Pyrex because of the durability.
Rubber Spatula – Nothing like being able to scrape any type of bowl clean without scratching it up. Don’t forget one of these babies to get every last bit out of your bowl.
Pie Pan: You need one of these for the quiche and I prefer a glass pan over metal. One because of how it cooks and two for presentation.
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- 1 graham cracker crust (homemade or store bought)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 oz) container Cool Whip
- 1 package Kool-Aid drink mix (flavor of your choice)
- In a bowl mix together sweetened condensed milk and kool-aid packet. Fold in Cool Whip.
- Pour into graham cracker crust.
- Place in fridge for 4 hours or in freezer until set and ready to serve.
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Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
You may have just created a monster. I don’t think you realize the depths of my love for Kool Aid and the nostalgia is provides. I LOVE THIS!
Erin S says
Yay!! So glad you like it Erin. It really is a fun and easy pie!
Janice Scott says
Is the Koolaid mix already sweetened or unsweetened?
Erin S says
The unsweetened packets Janice. Enjoy!
Rebecca says
So you don’t have to add any extra sugar at all?
I mean the unsweetened Kool aid is pretty tart!
Erin S says
The sweetened condensed milk and cool whip add all the sweetness you need. Trust me, it is plenty sweet!
Rebecca says
Thank you!!! Just wanted to be sure.
Can’t wait to try this!
Sharon b says
It has sweetened condensed milk in it that would sweeten it enough
Amy @Very Culinary says
Love love love!!
Lise @MomLovesBaking says
Love the color of this pie! Also, I want that rainbow milk jug. Where did you find that?
Erin S says
It was sent to me Lise, I have no idea where they got it. But they are so cute, aren’t they?!
ruth wilson says
I can imagine the possibilites with all those kool-aid flavors available. i wonder how it would work; if I were to put in diced fruit, nuts,,cookie crumbs, chopped candies, etc. it would be endless. thank you for this excellent recipe..
YumGoggle says
Wow that’s a great recipe. My son will love it…so will my husband.
nancy fiorenza says
can you use something for the sweetened condensed milk . My husband and I are diabetic I can use sugar free cool whip and the sugar free koolaid packet but no sure what I can substitute for the sweetened condensced milk this looks interesting
Erin S says
Nancy – My friend Carolyn from All Day I Dream About Food blogs all diabetic friendly recipes. She has a recipe for a sweetened condensed milk sub you could use. Check out the recipe at the bottom here http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2012/10/magic-cookie-bar.html
Madeleine says
Hi! I understand it’s a “Kool-aid” pie but is it possible to make it with Jell-0 instead of Kool-aid, but keeping the same ingredients for the rest of the recipe? Thank you for the answer!
Erin S says
Madeleine, Sorry for the late response. I am traveling and did not have access to a computer. I have wondered if Jello would work as well. I honestly can’t see why not. Try it! Enjoy!
Michele says
We used to make this pie using any flavor jello mix with plain yogurt and cool whip. No condensed milk. It works just as well. You just have to chill it before serving it.
Alli says
I make a no bake cheesecake using same ingredients except I mix cream cheese & sugar then add coolwhip. Do you think it would mess it up adding the kool-aid for the awesome color & flavor? The 2 are so similar but feel the cream cheese would just have a creamery texture? What do you think? Thanks Alli
Erin S says
I think that would work Alli – it would just give it more flavor and definitely color 🙂 Let me know how it goes!
Annette Lewis says
I was actually looking to see if I could make a non-desert dish using sweetened condensed milk, when after 8 pages I came across your link in google. I’m glad I kept look. although this is a dessert item, it look great! looks light and refreshing. I can’t wait to try it.
Annette
Delaney | Melanie Makes says
This is such a wonderful idea!!
Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says
The possibilities are endless! I am thinking of all the flavors I want to make!
Sabrina says
What a fun summer treat! Can’t wait to try it!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
Such an amazing summer treat!! I can’t wait to make this for my family!!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
This is so creative! Love the use kool-aid!
Allyson Zea says
MY kids would LOVE to try something like this! Love it!
Sharon says
I had been making this wonderful, easy pie for years. Have been known to add well drained crushed pineapple to mind when I use orange Kool-Aid. Also have used well drained canned mandarin oranges. Our favorite is pink lemonade!
carla says
Is this made with the sweetened koolaid packs or just the plain dry witout sugar added?
Erin S says
The plain ones without sugar